Dianne J. Laird, 77, of Fremont, OH passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Valley View Health Campus. She was born on September 11, 1945 in Fremont to Carl and Ruth (Rathfelder) Nighswander. She was a 1963 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and attended the Fremont Beauty School. Dianne married Glendon “Bud” Laird on October 5, 1963 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a hairdresser and manager of the Beaute Craft until she retired in 2006. She had previously worked at Osterman’s and the Gift Horse. Dianne was a homemaker and caregiver to the elderly. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Dianne is survived by her husband of fifty-nine years, Glendon “Bud” Laird, Fremont, OH; children, Tracy (Kathy)Laird, Clyde and Troy (Victoria) Laird, Attica; grandchildren, Trenton (Lauren) Laird, Toni Laird, T.J. Crystal) Laird, Fremont and Paul (Whitney) Lockwood, Crawfordville, FL and step grandchildren, Mac and Cam Cordle; great-grandsons, Joshua and Luke Laird, Beau and Bella Lockwood; sister, Carol (Bill) Raney, Fremont.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Richard Nighswander.
A Memorial Service: January 14, 2022, 1:00 p.m. at Legacy Church, 2 S Main St, Attica, OH 44807.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made in Dianne’s honor to ProMedica Hospice or Valley View Health Campus.
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Marie Hoover
Tracy, Trenton, Toni, Lauren and Kathy: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in the fond memories you have of her and her love for you. Marie
Bill & Chrissy Binder
Chrissy and I send our sincere condolences to Bud , Tracy and the rest of the Laird family ! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all !!!
Pam Crawford
Bud,
Marshall and I were saddened to hear about your loss. Please know that we will keep you in our prayers. Take care, my friend, and take comfort in knowing that she is in God’s hands…..
Mary Stull
Bud and Family,
So very sorry for your loss. I loved talking with Dianne when I went into Beaute’ Craft.
Her smile was so beautiful. Alan and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.
John and Deb (Rathfelder)
Our condolences to your family. It was a long battle. May you all now find some peace.